Certificate of Proficiency in Endodontics Combined With Master of Science
The clinical specialty program in endodontics is a full-time program that requires twenty-four consecutive months to complete. The program has been designed to satisfy the needs of those who wish to acquire greater skill, knowledge, and experience in endodontics, as well as a background in biological sciences.

Those who complete the course of study fully meet the educational requirements for certification by the American Board of Endodontics and state licensing bodies for the specialty practice of endodontics. The program includes participation in formal lectures, seminars, and laboratory courses; pursuit of endodontically oriented research; teacher-assisting in undergraduate teaching of endodontics; and treatment of patients in the endodontics clinic. Upon completion of the course, students are awarded a certificate of proficiency by the College of Dentistry. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

Arrangements can generally be made for selected students who meet Graduate College requirements to register for an M.S. degree. Applicants who are accepted in the certification program are not guaranteed that admission to the Graduate College will be granted. The combined program requires two or more academic years of full-time attendance to complete. Students who successfully complete this program will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Endodontics and a Master of Science degree.

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Admissions Requirements

The UIC College of Dentistry Endodontics Program accepts both U.S. and International applicants. Each year a total of 5 applicants are accepted into the program. It is a two year full-time program which leaves little to no time for work. If accepted into the program the applicant must pay a $70 application fee ($170 for international applicants). The total cost of the program is approximately $41,151 a year, which includes tuition and University fees.

The 2019 Endodontic Postgraduate Program will begin July 1, 2019. You will be able to apply for the 2019 admissions cycle in May 2018 through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS). Please visit the ADEA website for more information on PASS or to begin the application process.

Tuition & Fees

Information on tuition and fees is available on the UIC tuition page. (Refer to the "Advanced Certificate Program" row, "Range I" column.)

The Department of Endodontics equipment and book estimates are as follows:

1st year postgraduate: $34, 900 (includes microscope)

2nd year postgraduate: $2,900

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through the online PASS application. The online ADEA PASS system requires the following information:

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